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Rising with the Times: Unveiling the Secrets Behind the Popularity of Micro-Series
To support the success of the competition and to clarify the concept of micro-series scriptwriting for a wider audience, the Chinese Writers Association in the U.S. hosted a 2024 Film & TV Forum featuring a keynote by Eno Q, permanent member of the association, screenwriter, producer, and Vice Chair of the Competition Organizing Committee as well as President of Dreamood Pictures. Her lecture, titled “Decoding the Creative Secrets of the ‘Chinese Writers Association in the U.S. Cup’ Competition: Insights into Micro-Series Scriptwriting”, provided a comprehensive guide to creating micro-series.
The forum was moderated by Mr. Ren Guoping, member of the Association’s Arts Committee for Fiction and Film & TV, with technical support from Dr. Shi Deliang. Dr. Li Xian, Chairman of the Chinese Writers Association in the U.S., opened the forum with a concise overview of the significance of both the forum and the global micro-series scriptwriting competition.
Eno Q captivated the audience with her energetic and articulate presentation, covering six key areas:
Genres and Themes of Micro-Series
Business Models for Micro-Series
Script Structure for an 80-Episode Micro-Series
Plot Twists in Single Episodes
Character Development in Micro-Series
Localization of Micro-Series for U.S. Audiences
She shared her years of experience in micro-series scriptwriting, production, and industry insights, offering forward-looking perspectives on the development of the micro-series market.
Particularly noteworthy were her detailed explanations on scriptwriting techniques such as story progression, character design, and character arcs, as well as series-level strategies including cultural adaptation and adaptation strategies.
The lecture lasted over two hours, with active participation from the audience, who asked questions and discussed creative challenges. Eno Q answered each question thoroughly, demonstrating both her expertise and her generosity in sharing knowledge.
Her professional approach and candid sharing of creative strategies received unanimous praise from participants.
Watch the Forum Video:
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ufg4eCEva/?vd_source=529e269d7cc6736762dc5717465ee641
